For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,158 students in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara, CA.
The neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3970-a La Colina Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-2974
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
La Colina Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4025 Foothill Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4506
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-4506
Gr: 7-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara, CA include Hope Elementary School and La Colina Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara?
the neighborhood of Hope, Santa Barbara public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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